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AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life has become increasingly prominent. In the workplace, AI holds the potential to fundamentally transform HR practices and workforce management.

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Sexual Harassment Investigations Require Careful Handling To Ensure Fairness And Compliance With Internal Policies

An employee has recently raised a complaint of sexual harassment against another employee, and I want to ensure that the investigation is carried out fairly.

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

From progress to pullbacks, U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on Diversity, Equality & Inclusion programmes is being felt internationally.

Worldwide Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

More Employment Rights Bill Amendments Published

A new set of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill have just been published, including a number of significant changes from the government covering key...

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Does The 'For Women Scotland' Ruling Apply To Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission For NI Releases Guidance

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Anonymous No More: Belfast High Court Sets Landmark Precedent In £300,000 Libel Case Against Tattle Life

Ireland Litigation

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Addleshaw Goddard

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland In 2025

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Navigating The Updates On Gender Pay Gap Reporting And Pay Transparency In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Updates On Implementation Across Member States

Ireland Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Pay Transparency Directive: How Can Employers Prepare?

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Recent Developments In Mandatory Retirement Ages

Ireland Employment

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McCann Fitzgerald

Significant Changes To Equality Legislation Proposed

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting Expected This Year

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Guide To Regulated Alternative Investment Funds In Ireland

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

MiCAR Title II White Paper Notifications – Overview And Process In Ireland

Ireland Technology

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Walkers

Construction Law Update: Court Declines To Enforce Adjudicator's Decision In Damages Claim Dispute

Ireland Real Estate

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Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner Finance September 2025 - Looking Ahead: European Developments

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner ICE: September 2025 - Digital Infrastructure

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Ireland Joins The Frontrunners

As the June 2026 deadline for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive looms ever closer, Ireland has become the fourth EU member state to take steps towards transposing some of the requirements.

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Case Study: Protecting LGBT+ Rights

In February 2024, our LGBTQ+ committee, Alliance, held a half-day workshop to set out goals and strategy for the next 18-24 months. This "Strategy Day" considered our organisational setup and our key ambitions.

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Pregnancy Loss And The Workplace In Ireland

As the Labour government in England, Wales and Scotland commits to introducing pregnancy loss leave (for those who experience pregnancy...

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Testing The Strength Of The Right To Request Remote Work Arrangements

The introduction of the statutory right to request remote and flexible working arrangements was initially welcomed by employees as an indication of changing post-pandemic workplace practices.

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Ireland Introduces Law Restricting The Use Of Non-Disclosure Clauses In Discrimination And Harassment Cases

Ireland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

DEI: Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To The Fore Of New Draft Employment Legislation

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

Proposed Legislation On Pay Transparency And Equality Law Developments

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Protecting Your Reputation: Legal Strategies For Effective Reputation Management

Ireland Privacy

RL

RDJ LLP

One Year On: The Code Of Practice For Employers And Employees On The Right To Request Flexible Working And Right To Request Remote Working In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

New Restrictions On Non-Disclosure Agreements In Equality Claims

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Ireland's Push For Transparency With New Restrictions On NDAs

Ireland Employment

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Ius Laboris

Three Years Of Coco's Law: Impact And Analysis Of The Harassment And Harmful Communications Act 2020

Ireland Criminal

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McCann Fitzgerald

New Restrictions Regulating The Use In An Employment Context Of Non-Disclosure Provisions And Agreements Came Into Effect On 20 November 2024.

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland's Push For Transparency With New Restrictions On NDAs

After much anticipation, a new law has come into effect in Ireland which places significant restrictions on employers when entering into non-disclosure agreements (‘NDAs') with employees or former employees.

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Years Of Coco's Law: Impact And Analysis Of The Harassment And Harmful Communications Act 2020

The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 ("the Act") was recently subject to its first official review by the Department of Justice.

Ireland Criminal

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McCann Fitzgerald

New Restrictions Regulating The Use In An Employment Context Of Non-Disclosure Provisions And Agreements Came Into Effect On 20 November 2024.

Under the Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (the 2024 Act), a non-disclosure agreement or a non-disclosure clause in a broader agreement...

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ireland, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Employment Law: Looking Back On 2024

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Biased By Design? Unlocking AI's Hidden Risks

The integration of AI systems into the workplace has brought about significant advancements in increasing efficiency across HR systems and lowering costs for employers.

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

Bill Which Allows For The Postponement Of Maternity Leave And Restricts The Use Of NDAs To Become Law

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and will now go to the President to be signed into law.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Requests To Work Remotely - Lessons From Karabko v TikTok Technology Ltd

The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (‘the Act') gave employees the right to make a request to work remotely. It also outlined the process for employers to follow to address such a request.

Ireland Employment

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Byrne Wallace

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, August 2024

A further step towards the introduction of auto-enrolment in Ireland has been achieved.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Decrease In Hours Threshold For Wage Subsidy For Employees With Disability Announced

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Supreme Court Clarity On The Law On Retirement Ages

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Workplace Relations Commission Publishes Annual Report – What Are The Key Takeaways?

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Employment Law Update: Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, May 2024

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Top Tips For Dealing With Workplace Grievances

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

InDisputes: Section 192A TCA – Some Welcome Clarity From The Irish High Court

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Employment Update - Recent Workplace Relations Commission Award Highlights Importance Of Employee Rights

Ireland Employment

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Ogier

Employment Law Alert: Upcoming Appeals Before The Supreme Court

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Working With Hidden Disabilities: Key Themes From The Spring European Employment Summit 2024

European Union Employment

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Maples Group

Intoxicants In The Workplace

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Significant Changes To Irish Employment Permit System Effective From 17 January 2024

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

International Employment Lawyer's Guide To Workplace Investigations - Ireland Chapter

Ireland Employment

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Ogier

ESG And Employment Law: What Employers Need To Know

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

New Flexible State Pension Age – Impact On Employers

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

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William Fry

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